Smartphone manufacturers all but took away our beloved phones with headphone jacks. Now we’re left buying admittedly great wireless earbuds hand over fist. But listening to music is no longer a ...

I was hoping Win 11 might revisit Bluetooth quality - nope. The Sony codec LDAC sounds noticeably better on my Sony XM4 headphones. The default W11 codec - SBC? - sounds acceptable for audio books but ...

OK, you’ve finally picked up a pair of the best headphones. You’re brimming with excitement as you unbox them, salivating over the sensational listening experiences you’ll soon indulge in. You take ...

Audio codecs dictate the quality, stability, and power use of a headphone's Bluetooth connection. But they're hide-and-seek champions on Android. That said, we’re not always shown our audio codec ...

We don’t often see high-resolution Bluetooth codecs making their way to sub-$200 headphones, but that’s what Anker is delivering with its latest Soundcore true wireless earbuds. Available now for $169 ...

Irene Okpanachi is a Features writer, covering mobile and PC guides that help you understand your devices. She has five years' experience in the Tech, E-commerce, and Food niches. Particularly, the ...

Questyle’s QCC ($59) and QCC Pro ($99) finally bring aptX Adaptive and LDAC to iPhone and iPad, giving Apple users higher resolution Bluetooth audio. Suffice it to say, SBC still leaves a lot to be ...

Edifier is an audio-technology brand that produces fine headphones and excellent wireless speakers. Now the company has developed a pair of wireless ANC (Active Noise Cancelation) headphones that the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. In the two decades or so since Bluetooth was launched, the ...

Jesse is a lifelong technology enthusiast who has been exploring smartphones and mobile tech for more than two decades. He began his career as a computer tech in a small Canadian town in Northern ...